Vintage Cross Stitch Patterns Page 5

"A tree is known by its fruit"
This sweet sampler was stitched over two threads on 36 Ct. Meadow Lark Linen. using Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch count: 67W x 124H. Finished Size: 4" x 7"

This cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo featuring a door decorated for the holidays and the phrase "Home for Christmas"!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Natural Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count is 53 x 59.

This cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo featuring two cardinals and the word "Blessed"!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Natural Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count is 53 x 59.

This cross stitch pattern from Crocette a Gogo featuring Santa Claus riding over a village for Christmas and the phrase "Holy Night"!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Natural Belfast using DMC floss. Stitch count is 53 x 59.

This design from October House Fiber Arts features holly, Christmas trees and "Merry Christmas."

The model was stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Aspen linen from Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 105x87. Finished size: 5.8" x 4.8".

Note from the designer - "Rhode Island samplers were among the first American schoolgirl embroideries to be recognized by serious collectors and textile scholars as a distinctive group with extraordinary visual appeal. The Sheffield sampler is delicately worked with an unusually pleasing... Read more about Elizabeth Sheffield 1784 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This design of an antique locomotive reminds us of a past when train travel was the only way to get around the country to far off destinations. It would be a wonderful companion piece to the Vintage Automobile and the Vintage Airplane. Full color image, chart, DMC floss color guide, general... Read more about Vintage Locomotive - Cross Stitch Pattern

This stocking is another of our coveted Heirloom Stockings designed by Sandy Orton and is designed for the stitcher in your life! A stunningly detailed Victorian design that is perfect for the holidays! Kooler Heirloom stockings are wonderfully detailed with full and half cross stitches. Includes a... Read more about Stitcher's Studio Heirloom Stocking - Cross Stitch Pattern

Have a firefighter in your family? They may enjoy seeing this piece of historic fire fighting equipment! Stitch Count 202w X 126h on 14 ct, finished size 14-3/4" X 9" Model stitched on 14 Count Ivory Aida

Hold on tight to your toboggan! This classic Kooler design in a traditional, vintage style, and the festive flair of this playful snowy scene is sure to make spirits bright and add the right touch to your holiday decor. Stitch Count 131w X 197h. Finished size on 14-ct 9-1/4" X 13-7/8" Model stitched on 14 Count Natural Rustico Aida

Patterns by From the Heart featuring a vintage reproduction of Hannah's Sampler. Includes three designs, Hannah's Sampler, Hannah's flowers, and Hannah's mini sampler.

Models stitched on 36 ct. Cocoa linen or 36 ct. Faun linen using Dinky Dyes Silk floss, Gloriana Silks, and Weeks Dye... Read more about Hannah Hetherington - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Cross Eyed Cricket featuring the letters A through G in simple pastel colors with cute imagery to go with each letter.

A through G model stitched on 30 Ct. Old Mill Java linen with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 163W x 90H and the finished size is 10.87" x 6".

Model stitched on 40 ct Autumn Gold from Lakeside linen using Gloriana's, Dinky Dyes and Classic Colorworks silks. Shown on an Ackfeld Manufacturing hanger. Stitch Count: 292W x 388H and the finished size is 14.6" x 19.4".

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a cute floral design perfect to celebrate a birthday.

Model stitched on 35 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 71W x 66H and the finished size is 4.06" x 3.77". Design shown finished in a 4.75" mini tart pan.

Pattern by La-D-Da featuring an antique inspired sampler design with the quote "Bless our home on every side, bless our door that opens wide."

Model stitched on 36 Ct. linen using one strand over two threads of linen. Stitched using both Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye... Read more about Bless Our Home - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring two mermaids swimming among the reeds with the date 1837.

Model stitched over two using 36 Ct linen. Stitched with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count 145 x 108 and the finished size is 8.06" x 6".

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a cute vintage design with teh phrase "Ever Faithful, ever kind. Firm and generous be thy mind."

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Winter Row using Classic Colorworks. Stitch count 99 x 82 and the finished size is 5.5" x 4.56".

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired sampler with a large house and flowers.

Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 98W x 99H and the finished size is

Pattern by Plum Street Samplers featuring a vintage inspired design for the Serial Bowl collection with the words, "The Daily labors of the bee awake my soul to industry".

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Vintage Meadow Rue by Lakeside Linens using Classic Colorwork floss.

Pattern by Pineberry Lane features an antique sampler reproduction and pinkeep pattern from a young girl named Sarah Platt originally stitched in 1811.

Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count: 102 x 151 and the finished size is 5.67" x 8.39".

"Teacups" Model is stitched on 36 Ct. Oaken linen using Gloriana Silks. Stitch Count: 80H x 90W. Design Size: 4" x 5".

Pattern by Gigi R featuring an antique sampler reproduction from 1864 which has the words, "Little deeds of kindness, little words of love make our earth an Eden like to heaven above. Elizabeth A Wenden October 1864."

Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss (or DMC 939). Stitch Count: 170W x 187H. Finished size: 8 1/2" x 9 1/4".

This Quaker pattern by ByGone Stitches is inspired by the season of Autumn with fall colors and designs.

Model stitched on 28 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 160W x 100H. Finished Design Size: 12" x 8".

Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with DMC floss, Classic Color Works and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 139W x 137H.

Cross stitch pattern from Teresa Kogut featuring vintage Christmas Santa Claus with reindeer! Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Tin Roof linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 110x86. Finished size: 6 1/4" x 5".

Pattern by City Stitcher featuring an antique inspired sampler design focusing on the letter B with the sentiment, "Could we live without the bee To fill each hive with sweet honey!".

Model stitched on 26 Ct. Golden Flax linen using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 148 x 111. Design Size: 12" x 9"

We love the floral motifs in Sarah's sampler as well as the asymmetric design.

Stitched on 36 count Baked Clay by Fox and Rabbit. Stitch count is 203 x 228. Finished size is 11.3" x 12.7".

Vintage Christmas cards, pine cones, snowflakes and winter frost were my inspirations for Christmastide. The over-dyed Picture This Plus linen simulates a winter sky for this frosty stitch of stylized snow covered pine. And the special Snowflake board from 141 Design Co. is the perfect backdrop! ... Read more about Christmastide - Christmas Cross Stitch Pattern

Previously a retreat exclusive, I reproduced this lovely little flower basket from a French antique needlepoint, adding a simple border.

Model stitched on 36-ct "French Pear" by Number12StitchCo (a soft green) using overdyes. Stitched with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and... Read more about Simone's Basket - Cross Stitch Pattern

Originally Published in 1999

This another case where no digital photo exists of the model so I've had to enhance an less-than-perfect image to the best of my ability. I know there are a lot of stitchers out there who are eager to get stitching on this big pink house! This is a great... Read more about Strawberry Fields - Cross Stitch Pattern

This delightful pair of English samplers are a low-cost stitch, as they are stitched entirely in DMC on "Vintage Country Mocha". I think they'd be wonderful to customize as birth samplers, or you could stitch the central motifs as pin-pillows.

Models stitched on 40-ct... Read more about Anne Stakes - Cross Stitch Pattern

Previously published in Homespun Australia Magazine, this little sugar glider is surrounded flowers. It was inspired by medieval manuscripts, with an Aussie twist.

Model stitched on 32-ct "Buttercream" by Whoopsie Daisy Designs (a warm neutral) using mostly Cottage Garden Threads... Read more about Sugar Glider - Cross Stitch Pattern

Pattern by Jeannette Douglas featuring a fun drum design with flowers, bees, scissors, and more.

Stitched on 36 ct. Dolley Madison by Needle and Flax with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss (includes DMC conversion). The stitch count is 326 x 46 with a finished size of 18.11" x 2.56".

Pattern by Jeannette Douglas featuring a beautiful sampler design with the words "Beautiful things come together One Stitch at a time".

Stitched on 36 ct. Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Gloriana Silk, Classic Colorworks Belle Soie, Silk'N Colors, and Soie 100/3 floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 169 x 207 and the finished size is 9.39" x 11.5".

Victorian Dollhouse by Joan Elliot is a fun pattern where you can see inside an antique looking dollhouse filled with fun little scenes.

Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 248 x 183 and the finished size is 17.71" x 13.07".

Pattern by Jean Farish Needleworks featuring a beautiful geometric floral design.

This pattern is recommended to be stitched on your choice of linen with DMC floss (Cosmo conversion included). Stitch count is 93 x 93. Finished sizes depends on fabric choice.

A pretty floral design with a vintage, old-fashioned look, featuring the phrase "Stitch a little happiness in every day."

Model is stitched on 40 ct Legacy by Picture This Plus. Stitched with a variety of overdyed floss with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 132w x 120h. Finished size: 6 x 6.6.

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates two Christmas ornaments - "Family" and "Gift."

Pattern is stitched on 40 count Legacy over 2 threads using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet F: 55 x 60. Finished size: 2.8 x 3
Alphabet G: Finished size: 2.9 x 2.9

This month's Vintage Christmas Alphabet set, #6, gets us halfway through the alphabet with M, N and O!!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Legacy by Picture This Plus using DMC floss.

Stitch counts:
Alphabet M: 44 x 53. Finished size: 2.2 x 2.6
Alphabet N: 59 x 59. finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet O: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the letters T and U decorated for Christmas!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dusty Road by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using DMC floss. Stitch count for each design is 60w x 60h. Finished size: 3 x 3

Cross stitch pattern from Jan Hicks Creates featuring the letters V and W decorated for Christmas!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Dusty Road by Seraphim Hand-dyed Fabrics using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet V: 59 x 60. Finished size: 3.3 x 3.3
Alphabet W: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3

This month's Vintage Christmas Alphabet set #11 brings us to the end of the alphabet with X, Y and Z!

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Cedar River Linen Overcast over two threads using DMC floss.

Stitch Counts:
Alphabet X: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet Y: 60 x 60. Finished size: 3 x 3
Alphabet Z: 57 x 60. Finished size: 2.9 x 3

My Vintage ABCs of Christmas Book is a compilation inspired by my previously released Vintage Christmas Alphabet Ornament series. In the book, you will find a big design of all of the ornaments combined, named The Vintage ABCs of Christmas. The ornament designs have been modified a bit to fit the... Read more about Vintage ABCs of Christmas - Cross Stitch Book

M. Seckel is a sampler brimming with floral beauty. The color inspiration was taken from the unfaded back of the sampler. The second photo shows the front.

Stitched on 40 ct. linen with NPI silk floss (DMC conversion included). The stitch count is 234 x 229 and the finished size is 11.7" x 11.45".

This sampler is for all of your customers who love to stitch alphabets and who love to learn the history of a sampler. I took this as an opportunity to learn about the Hutterites and I share a bit of their interesting history in the chart as well as some details about the stitcher, Sarah. ... Read more about Sarah Hofer 1947 - Cross Stitch Pattern

My Sampler Petite line is a way for stitchers to enjoy my antique reproductions without doing the larger sampler. Antonia Pueyo showcases the larger alphabet and some of the borders, all done beautifully as a white on red sampler.

Stitched on 37 ct. linen with Classic Colorworks floss... Read more about Antonia Pueyo Sampler Petite - Cross Stitch Pattern

Savor the feeling of yesteryear as you stitch this wonderful image of a vintage car. You can almost feel the gentle vibrations as you ride along a cobblestone street. It is a beautiful companion piece to the Vintage Locomotive and Vintage Airplane. Full color image, chart, DMC floss color guide,... Read more about Vintage Automobile - Cross Stitch Pattern

Travel back in time with this open cockpit antique airplane. Imagine the barnstormers of the past when they would fly into towns across the plains offering rides to the local citizens. This piece coordinates beautifully with the Vintage Automobile and the Vintage Locomotive. Full color image, chart,... Read more about Vintage Airplane - Cross Stitch Pattern